Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises

Green Island is a beautiful coral cay on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel, dive and swim in the warm island waters, view the spectacular reef from a semi-submarine or glass bottom boat, explore the island or just relax on the white sandy beach. Big Cat departs from Cairns three times daily.

Available activities include snorkelling, semi-submarine and glass bottom boat coral viewing tours, buffet lunch and free time to explore Green Island National Park. A range of optional activities are also on offer including diving, helmet diving, beach hire, Marineland Melanesia Nautical Museum and an underwater observatory.

Their Vessels "Big Cat" and "Reef Rocket" are modern air-conditioned catamarans offering the ultimate in comfort and features spacious interior cabins as well as the outside decks to enjoy the warm tropical climate.

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A full day reef cruise departing Cairns at 11am and allows four hours on Green Island and arrives back in Cairns at 5pm. Activities include activity and snorkel presentation en route, snorkelling gear for the day or glass bottom boat tour, semi-submarine tour, return coach transfers (extra), buffet lunch and self guided island walk.

"Reef Rocket" is a modern comfortable air-conditioned high speed catamaran with a relaxed atmosphere. Travel time to Green Island is 45 minutes from Cairns. Passengers can take part in the many activities available or simply relax on the beach. The friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to make the most of your time on Green Island.

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A full day reef cruise departing Cairns at 9am and allows five hours on Green Island and arrives back in Cairns at 5pm. Activities include tea and coffee on morning boarding, activity and snorkel presentation en route, snorkelling gear for the day or glass bottom boat tour, fish feeding display and self guided island walk.

Travel time to Green Island is just over an hour from Cairns. Passengers can take part in the many activities available or simply relax on the beach. The friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to make the most of your time on Green Island.

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Green Island Reef Cruise Half Day 9am (HDAM - Pak 5)

Half day reef cruises depart Cairns daily at 9am and allows two hours on Green Island and arrives back in Cairns at 12.45pm. Activities include activity and snorkel presentation en route, snorkelling gear for the day or glass bottom boat tour, return coach transfers (extra) and self guided island walk.

Travel time to Green Island is 45 minutes from Cairns. Passengers can take part in the many activities available or simply relax on the beach. The friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to make the most of your time on Green Island.

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A full day reef cruise departing Cairns at 11am and allows four hours on Green Island and arrives back in Cairns at 5pm. Activities include activity and snorkel presentation en route, snorkelling gear for the day or glass bottom boat tour and self guided island walk.

"Reef Rocket" is a modern comfortable air-conditioned high speed catamaran with a relaxed atmosphere. Travel time to Green Island is 45 minutes from Cairns. Passengers can take part in the many activities available or simply relax on the beach. The friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to make the most of your time on Green Island.

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Green Island Reef Cruise Full Day 9am (FDBC - Pak 2 Lunch)

A full day reef cruise departing Cairns at 9am and allows five hours on Green Island and arrives back in Cairns at 5pm. Activities include tea and coffee on morning boarding, activity and snorkel presentation en route, snorkelling gear for the day or glass bottom boat tour, coach transfers (extra), fish feeding display, buffet lunch and self guided island walk.

Travel time to Green Island is just over an hour from Cairns. Passengers can take part in the many activities available or simply relax on the beach. The friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to make the most of your time on Green Island.

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Green Island Reef Cruise Half Day 9am (HDAM - Pak 6 Semi-Sub)

Half day reef cruises depart Cairns daily at 9am and allows two hours on Green Island and arrives back in Cairns at 1pm. Activities include activity and snorkel presentation en route, snorkelling gear for the day or glass bottom boat tour, semi-submarine tour, return coach transfers (Extra) and self guided island walk.

Travel time to Green Island is 45 minutes from Cairns. Passengers can take part in the many activities available or simply relax on the beach. The friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to make the most of your time on Green Island.

Indicative rates

A full day reef cruise departing Cairns at 9am and allows five hours on Green Island and arrives back in Cairns at 5pm. Activities include tea and coffee on morning boarding, activity and snorkel presentation en route, snorkelling gear for the day or glass bottom boat tour, semi-submarine tour, fish feeding display, coach transfers (extra), buffet lunch and self guided island walk.

Travel time to Green Island is just over an hour from Cairns. Passengers can take part in the many activities available or simply relax on the beach. The friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to make the most of your time on Green Island.

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Green Island Reef Cruise Half Day 1pm (HDPM - Pak 5)

Half day reef cruises depart Cairns daily at 1pm and allows two hours on Green Island and arrives back in Cairns at 5pm. Activities include activity and snorkel presentation en route, snorkelling gear for the day or glass bottom boat tour, return coach transfers (extra) and self guided island walk.

Travel time to Green Island is 45 minutes from Cairns. Passengers can take part in the many activities available or simply relax on the beach. The friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to make the most of your time on Green Island.

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Green Island Reef Cruise Full Day 11am (FDRR - Pak 2 Lunch)

A full day reef cruise departing Cairns at 11am and allows four hours on Green Island and arrives back in Cairns at 5pm. Activities include activity and snorkel presentation en route, snorkelling gear for the day or glass bottom boat tour, return coach transfers (extra), buffet lunch and self guided island walk.

"Reef Rocket" is a modern comfortable air-conditioned high speed catamaran with a relaxed atmosphere. Travel time to Green Island is 45 minutes from Cairns. Passengers can take part in the many activities available or simply relax on the beach. The friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to make the most of your time on Green Island.

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Green Island Reef Cruise Half Day 1pm (HDPM - Pak 6 Semi-Sub)

Half day reef cruises depart Cairns daily at 1pm and allows two hours on Green Island and arrives back in Cairns at 5pm. Activities include activity and snorkel presentation en route, snorkelling gear for the day or glass bottom boat tour, semi-submarine tour, return coach transfers (extra) and self guided island walk.

Travel time to Green Island is 45 minutes from Cairns. Passengers can take part in the many activities available or simply relax on the beach. The friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to make the most of your time on Green Island.

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